Bike Patrol Approved

DIGEST

COCONUT CREEK — City Commissioners on Thursday approved spending $17,000 to form a bicycle patrol unit in the Public Safety Department.

Most of the money will pay for eight bicycles and accessory equipment, such as special uniforms, bicycle helmets, protective vests and racks that will be used to transport the bicycles on patrol cars.

The eight officers will patrol in teams of two and make their first appearance patrolling at local shopping centers and parks, Raggio said. Each officer must first complete a training program at the Broward Sheriff's Office.The unit will begin work by July.